Sammy W. McDowell

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Sammy W. McDowell, 65, of Gap, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at his home.  He was the husband of Maureen O'Flaherty McDowell, with whom he shared 25 years of marriage. 

Born in Union County, North Carolina, he was the son of Elizabeth Hargitt Benton and the late William McDowell.  Sammy served honorably in the US Navy.  He retired nine years ago as a Driver for A.T.I.  A resident of Monroe, N. C. until moving to PA seven years ago, Sammy was a member of both the American Legion of Christiana and New Holland. 

He is survived by his seven children: James McDowell of Winston Salem, N.C., Tammy Herring of Shallotte, N.C., Sue Ann Owen of Charlotte, N.C., Dawn Soanes of Talmaget, PA, Diane Denton of Gap, PA, David O'Flaherty of Thorndale, PA and Kelly Rushing of Marshville, N.C.; 19 grandchildren, one great grandchild and two siblings, Johnny McDowell of South Carolina and Sue Cannon of Florida.

Memorial services will be held in North Carolina at the family's convenience.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sammy's honor to the American Cancer Society, 1615 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
 

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I am not sure if you all will even remember me , I am Ann's daughter and a childhood friend of SueAnn.I have missed you all so much and i have been searching for you for years. I know now is not the appropriate time but if any of you get a chance please contact me.And again i am so sorry to hear of Sam passing away..717-442-8828.

Sincerely, Tracy Davis

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While this time has been difficult, hearing from you and seeing you again after 20 plus years has been a shining point in my week, and the fact that you already had met 2 of my grandchildren has proved what a small world it is, and linked we all truely are....

Thank you so much for contacting me and my family... Seeing you again was quite the little miracle.

Please keep in touch...

maybe I'll be down to get pierced..... :( doubt it though...

:) Aunt Renee

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Aunt Reenie & kids:

So sorry for your loss.

~Colleen & Family

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Dearest colleen

Thank you so much, these last couple of days have been difficult to say the least, and hearing from you has warmed my heart. Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers.

Sammy died peacefully in his sleep. He will always be in our hearts and thoughts.

Thank you again.

Aunt Renee and family

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Renee- We are sorry to hear about Sammy's passing. We hope that you and your family are doing okay. Have a safe trip to North Carolina and know that you are in our prayers. Drop us a line when time allows.

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Dear Denny and Sandy:

Thank you for your note. Sammy was diagnosed with cancer last
August and he was responding well to chemo. He was very sick but would not tell anyone. Everything was starting to shut down and his heart finally stopped on Tuesday night. To say the least I was not ready to be a widow but Mom was only 60 when Daddy died and she went on for 39 years so I guess I will go on too. I thought we would have another year but it wans't to be. Thanks again for writing. Always remember that he loved you both and keep us in your thoughts and prayers. I love you both. Be well.
Renee and the family

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I went to school with Sammy at Benton Heights in Monroe, NC for ten years. Didn't know where he went until I searched for him. I also knew Johnny

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